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Pepper 'Calatenango' / 'Aji Chalatenango'
Pepper 'Calatenango' / 'Aji Chalatenango'
Pepper 'Calatenango' / 'Aji Chalatenango'

Pepper 'Calatenango' / 'Aji Chalatenango'

  • Product number: 207993
  • Origin: Central America
  • Latin: Capsicum annuum of baccatum

This pepper from northern El Salvador grows both in the ground and in pots and in the greenhouse, making it versatile! The fruits are medium to large with a fine, slightly sweet taste and moderate heat.

Names:
Latin: Capsicum annuum or baccatum
Dutch: Peper
Also known as: Aji Chalatenango
English: Hot Pepper

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Sowing method: January-April indoors (20-30°C). Transplant into the greenhouse (for higher yield) or outdoors (end of May). Tie taller plants to stakes or prune them into a compact plant. In autumn, plants can be potted and continue to produce on the windowsill!

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Sowing/planting time:

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April

Harvesting time:

  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Greenhouse
  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: White flowers
  • Origin: Central America
  • Average growth height: 90 to 120 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: N/A
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Capsicum annuum of baccatum
  • Dutch: Pepper
  • Also known as: Aji Chalatenango
  • English: Hot Pepper
  • All year round

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